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On Saturday, November 3rd, we were honored to attend the annual Brain Injury Alliance Gala, held in Seattle, which we have attended for the past several years. This event brings together colleagues, practitioners, and Brain Injury survivors along with their families and caregivers for an evening of success stories, triumphs and perseverance. It is so very special and humbling to run into families from years past who have brought a Manor Lake puppy into their lives and the love and support they receive from them.

Manor Lake Australian Labradoodles is proud to show our support to this extraordinary organization this year with the donation of two of our Manor Lake puppies. Overall, over $535,000 was raised on this magical evening which will go directly to Brain Injury Alliance of WA services and support and will significantly impact the lives of survivors and their families.

We would like to specially thank Deborah, Allison and the entire BIAWA Board, Staff and Volunteers for always being so gracious and making this a fun and special night for us and our puppies. Until next year!

Thought you might enjoy seeing our almost 11 month old pup. He is a blast with a spark of mischief from time to time. Loves meeting anyone that comes to our home. Always greets them with some toy hanging out of his mouth. Look at our handsome boy. Couldn’t ask for a sweeter pup. – Kathryn A.

We meant to send you a picture of our Hobbes (Tabasco x Maximus) on his 2nd birthday. We can’t believe our sweet guy is two already!

Hobbes is a delight in every way…smart, sociable, funny, smart, handsome, polite, athletic and did I mention smart? This dog grabs attention from everyone wherever we go. His gorgeous red locks turn heads all over town, and everyone loves how sweet and gentle he is. Hobbes is such a bright spot in our lives, and we are incredibly grateful to you for finding our perfect puppy! Hobbes is our dream dog, and we thank you for making our dog dreams come true!!

Just wanted you to know during this season of Thanksgiving that we are very grateful for Manor Lake Labradoodles!

We’ve received an update on Presley who is just too cute not to share!

“We brought home our puppy about a month ago and I already feel the need to tell about how amazing it has been! First of all, we felt so comfortable before picking up Presley because of how helpful the women at Manor Lake were. They sent plenty of pictures and answered all of our questions about our puppy-to-be. I was in love the instant I laid eyes on Presley and he was everything they had described him to be and more.

Since then I have just come to adore our new furry friend. He is so smart, training has been a breeze so far. He has a personality that almost resembles a human, and picks up on everything already. Presley is full of energy, but not to the amount that could drive someone crazy. He is almost four months old and I am still waiting for the period where most dog owners never wish to return to!

Kim and Charrice really know how to run an ethical business and have shown me that their customers’ happiness is their priority. I get asked almost every day where I got my dog and I always get Manor Lake’s name out there.

I could not be happier with my dog, he is already my most loyal companion and he is such a light in my life. His personality is one of a kind and I think that is so important for dog owners. I wouldn’t change a thing from this whole process for the world!”

We just received an update on Zoobie! We are so very thankful when we hear from Manor Lake families with news and updates on our dogs. To see how they have grown from adorable puppies to magnificent adults is one of the many reasons we share thanks this week and every day of the year.

“Hope you are well!!! Zoobie and I moved to SF 2 years ago and are loving it. Her mom was petunia and dad was Mozart. My friends the ellisons adopted Digger from you, the Harts got Chowder, Allison in SF got Teddy, and now an acquaintance, Lina, is moving from the UK to NYC and wants to get a puppy like Zoobie from you! She will be emailing you soon, so please help her understand the whole process. I know she’d love a pup that looks like Zoobie.”

Here’s an Update we just received from The Hansen Family on Willow, their 15 week old puppy from a Dalton + Clifford Pairing.

“We just love her spirited personality. She wants to be with us all the time and loves to play with Grady. They are getting along and she is learning from him. It was amazing how she learned to potty train from him. She watches everything he does and follows along, although she is not shy about getting her needs met 🙂
Just like Grady, Willow is smart and trains so easily….she was housebroken in about a week and has learned to sit, lay down and come. She is social, happy and healthy. We are also taken with her beauty. Her coat and color are stunning. We are thankful for the love and care that goes into all of the dogs in your program.”

Keep the updates coming! We really love hearing how our dogs and puppies are settling in, growing up, and bonding with their new families. Here’s an update we received this week on Sydney, a chocolate pup from a Santana and Chalky pairing.

That moment when someone sees their Australian Labradoodle for the first time is magic! The excitement and instant bond is tangible.

We love to hear stories and updates from families about their new companions—stories like this one:

“We just wanted to share one of our favorite pics of Hailey. She just turned 5 months and she is a doll. We absolutely love the dog Hailey has become, and each day we can’t believe the joy she brings into our lives, and the lives of everyone she encounters.

People ask to take her picture, and tell us almost every day she is the cutest dog they have ever seen. She’s perpetually happy, playful, and loving. We recently took her to Cannon Beach, OR for her first romp off leash on the beach, and she was amazing under voice command.

She made lots of friends (dogs and people) and she was a great hotel guest, as she’s crate trained and sleeps anywhere as long as she has her crate. She attended four puppy classes, and upon graduation her teacher told us she was the friendliest dog in the class. We use the gentle leader from time to time, and that helps her stay focused on our commands.

We tell everyone who asks where we got her, and rave about the job you all do to ensure your pups have a great spirit and are wonderful companions. Thank you!”